Hippo Collection (page 7)

Water conversation
Phillip Chang

Don't Touch My Back!
Alessandro Catta

The big gulp
Jeffrey C. Sink

Still life
Eiji Itoyama

Open Wide
WildPhotoArt

The Mouth
Marco Pozzi

The Great Debate
Jeffrey C. Sink

Emergence
Marco Pozzi

If you want to get ahead, get a hippo! Humphrey the hippo is known as a bad tempered beast. He chased his keeper and a photographer out of his den at Chessington Zoo, Surrey, the other day

A Hippopotamus at London Zoo. Circa 1950 P004991

Animals: Esme The V. S. B. They ve got a V. S. B. down at Longleat in Wiltshire
Animals: Esme The V.S.B. They ve got a V.S.B. down at Longleat in Wiltshire. The Very Special Baby is Esme the hippo. She was born two months ago

Hilda the Humorous Hippo Enjoys Her Little Joke: The situation seems a little tricky for zoo keeper Matthew Wilson as he is caught bending by a hungry-looking hippopotamus

Getting on swimmingly - Tommy the gosling and Esme the hippo. March 1973 P004885

Mother to the Rescue: General the hippo bit off more than he could chew when his mate Myra saw their son disappearing into his mouth at Chester Zoo on Wednesday 1st. October

One Baby Hippo... As Happy as a Hippie in water: It really is most extraordinary how the zoo people manage to be so terribly topical every time they want to show off a new arrival

Limpopo River, Mozambique, south-east Africa Date: 1856

Design for a Panel with Two Variants containing a Hippocamp and a Griffin, from: Ornements de panneaux a la romaine, 1651

Hippopotamus, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1890

The Hippopotamus at the Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, 1852

RF - Hippopotamus, (Hippopotamus amphibius), Zimanga Private Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Hippo spraying water in a pool, Msai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) at water surface, Bijagos Archipelago Biosphere Reserve, Guinea Bissau, Africa

Hippos in the river, Mkhaya Game Reserve, Swaziland

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) bull emerging from water to charge, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu Natal National Park. South Africa

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) splashing in pool in evening light. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) ears flicking water when opening after surfacing, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, October 2012

Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) male after a a mud bath, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. Vulnerable species

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Mammal. Hippoptamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

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Mammal. Hippoptamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

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Mammal. Hippopotamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

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Mammal. Hippopotamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

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Mammal. Hippopotamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

De Civitate Dei Libri XXII (City of God), handwritten copy made probably in Avignon (France), 13th-14th centuries, in the Cathedral of Vic (Osona) since March 1442

Africa, Hippo, Hippopotamus, Tanzania, Woolly-necked, background, colorful, river, stork, af45 lkl0101

Africa. Tanzania. Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) in Serengeti NP

Africa. Tanzania. Hippopotamus yawn (Hippopotamus amphibius) in Serengeti NP

A Hippopotamus Hunt in Central Africa, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Native women with baskets of hippo meat, Karoo, South Africa, 1924 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Native women with baskets of hippo meat, Karoo, South Africa, 1924 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

The Adventure with a Hippopotamus, 1883. A print from The Life and explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D. compiled from reliable sources, Adam and Co, 14 Ivy Lane, London and Newcastle, 1883

Ancient Egyptian hippopotamus figurine, 16th century BC. The figurine dates from the Seventeenth Dynasty. From the Louvre Museum, Paris

Egyptian painted relief of a hippopotamous hunt in the papyrus swamp, from the Egyptian Museum in Berlin

Egyptian ivory handle of a dagger
Egyptian hippopotamus ivory handle of a flint dagger from Gebel Arrak, south of Abydos, Egypt. From the Louvres collection

Egyptian faience statuette of the Egyptian goddess Tauret
Faience statuette of the Egyptian hippopotamus-headed goddess Tauret

Detail from a Book of the Dead papyrus, Egyptian Museum, Cairo. The hippopotamus goddess of childbirth Taweret is visible in the top left

Taweret (or Theoris), Hippo Goddess.The function of this hippopotamus statuette, placed near the mummy, was therefore to prefigure rebirth in the afterlife through the power of imitation

A Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
A Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. A mighty hippopotamus displays its huge teeth. It is, however, as the hippo points out, the delicate lady on the other side of the cage who feasts on flesh

Wonderful Instinct of The Giraffe, 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
Wonderful Instinct of The Giraffe, 1865. By which it Escapes Diphtheria during The Winter. (N.B. A Positive Fact.) This cartoon pokes a little gentle fun at the giraffes at London Zoo

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Hippopotamus - two adults with a calf in a freshwater marsh - aerial view - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana Date:

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"Discover the Majestic Hippo: A Glimpse into their Fascinating World" In the heart of Chobe National Park, Botswana, a magnificent sight unfolds as a mother hippo gently guides her young one through the tranquil waters of the Chobe River. This idyllic scene showcases the remarkable bond between a hippopotamus mother and her offspring. Meanwhile, in St Augustine's ancient city of Hippo, Theve, history intertwines with these colossal creatures. Here lies evidence of our fascination with hippos throughout time - from ancient civilizations to modern-day explorations. Venturing further east to Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve along the Nile River valley, we witness an enchanting display by young hippos practicing their great gape. With jaws capable of opening up to 150 degrees, this ritualistic behavior serves as both a playful exercise and an aggressive showmanship. Amidst vast herds in Masai Mara National Reserve stands a baby hippo fearlessly standing tall among its kind. In this harmonious gathering of Common Hippopotamuses (hippos), unity prevails as they navigate life together in perfect harmony under East Africa's golden sun. Not far away, two slumbering giants find solace in each other's presence. These peaceful moments captured are testament to the profound companionship that exists within the world of hippos. Beyond their grandeur lies another species - Pygmy Hippos - captivating us with their smaller stature but equal charm. These endearing creatures remind us that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. As dusk settles over serene waters once more, we witness yet another breathtaking spectacle; groups of majestic hippos basking in nature's twilight symphony at sunset. Their tranquility mirrors our own desire for serenity amidst life's chaos. The world of hippos is filled with wonder and awe-inspiring encounters that leave us captivated by these magnificent beings.